The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather forecast predicting rainy and thundery conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday. Isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected in various regions throughout this period.
On Monday, the northern region is anticipated to experience isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Adamawa and Taraba during the morning hours. Later in the day, similar conditions are expected over parts of Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Bauchi, southern Borno, and Taraba. The central region will have a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine, while the southern region is predicted to be cloudy with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains.
Tuesday’s outlook shows the northern region remaining cloudy with sunshine intervals and isolated thunderstorms possible over parts of Taraba and Adamawa in the morning. The central region is expected to experience isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains. In the south, thunderstorms with moderate rains are forecast for parts of Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Lagos, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Bayelsa, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.
On Wednesday, the northern region will stay cloudy with sunshine intervals, with thunderstorms and light rains possible over parts of Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba. The central region is again expected to have isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains, while the southern region will see cloudy skies with light rains over parts of Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.
The agency advises states at risk of flash floods to activate emergency response plans immediately. The public is cautioned to drive carefully in rainy conditions and to take necessary safety precautions. Farmers should refrain from applying fertilizer and pesticides before the rains, and residents are urged to stay informed through weather updates on the agency’s website. Airline operators are also advised to obtain airport‑specific weather reports for effective planning.
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